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"Yes, people make money out of funding litigation because without such things liquidators would be unable to ... investigate the affairs of companies."

Mr Doyle said the liquidators' fees were about $10.1 million.

The opposing legal teams also locked horns over the remaining claims to be heard in the Brisbane Supreme Court trial after Mr Palmer agreed to a massive settlement earlier in the month.

Dr Ward was scathing of the liquidators after learning they may have fresh creditor claims to submit, prompting him to question why the defence team hadn't been made aware earlier.

He drew Justice Debra Mullins' attention to the amended claim document following the recent settlements, which, he said, still contained allegations that Mr Palmer acted as a shadow director of QN even though this claim had been withdrawn.

The trial started and finished on Monday with Justice Mullins expressing her frustration with Mr Palmer's replacement expert insolvency witness and a proposed six-month timeline to prepare for the trial.

"I am appalled to think I am going to get a report from an accountant after six months' investigation. It's just out of all proportion," she said.

"Do you need to have this Rolls Royce analysis?"

It follows Mr Palmer's failed attempt to postpone the trial on day one when his original expert witness pulled out due to illness.

He's been excused from attending any further days of the trial following the recent settlement, but his attempt to have himself and his nephew Clive Mensink removed from the amended claim failed.

Justice Mullins rebuffed that application, saying both men still had numerous cost orders they were liable for related to the trial. Until they were settled with the liquidators they would remain on the claim, she said.

The trial continues on Tuesday when Justice Mullins is expected to deliver her decision for the request to terminate the trial.